This CD consists of 12 songs I have been playing live
for years, along with some new songs. There were a total
of 17 songs to choose from. I had to make some tough choices
to pick the songs that made it.

I
got a great start on the CD, in Nashville, at the Power
Diamond Studio. Through the course of events, the studio
closed and Jim and Matt Casey (the owners and engineers)
moved to Nebraska. That left me looking for a place
to finish the CD. All the rhythm tracks (bass, drums,
piano, scratch guitar and vocal) were completed when
all this happened. I started in Memphis, looked in Little
Rock, and ended up in Fayetteville, Arkansas at Crisp
Recording. Darren Crisp had everything we needed to
switch the tracks from the format we used in Nashville
(ADAT) to the system Darren had in Fayetteville (Pro-Tools).
Most studios were not too anxious to work on a project
that was started elsewhere. That, along with the fact
that most of the musicians I wanted to use on the CD
lived in Fayetteville, made this was my best option.
As it turned out, Darren was a Godsend. He brought to
the table, a positive energy, enthusiasm, and knowledge…not
to mention the best equipment I have ever recorded on.
His mixing and mastering went far beyond any expectations
I had about the sound of the project. He has set a new
standard for the quality I want from now on. Thank you
Darren.

My
good friend, Tom Hibdon, did all the photos for the
CD. David Tucker did “his thing” on the
design and graphics for the cover. I honestly think
the cover will catch people’s attention, and hopefully,
entice them to buy a copy. Well-done guys!

This
CD is the essence of what I do live. Some may find a
couple of the songs somewhat offensive, due to a few
words of profanity. Please bear in mind that I am playing
in bars with adult audiences who generally find this
humorous. However, some may be offended. To you, I apologize.
This is intended to be funny and lighthearted, and should
be taken as it was meant to be, tongue and cheek. I
am sincere about what I do, and at the same time realize
that songs don’t always have to be so serious.
I want to make people laugh, have a good time, and show
my earnest side.

I am very proud of this project and hope you enjoy it
and share it with your friends. I want people to enjoy
this CD for years to come.

Now I know y'all know who Jim Mills is, so I won't
go into all the sordid details of his defection
to Memphis (as in Tennessee) and the first family
of Memphis music, the Phillips clan. At least he
hasn't completely turned his back on Arkansas; he
sends us his records.... Seriously, he is a hell
of a songwriter and the mastery of Sam, Knox, and
Jerry Phillips, legends themselves, comes through
on this recording. Another old Arkie friend, Mack
Harness, co-wrote the rockin' "G.T.T."
and a soulful country ballad
called "Pursuit of Happiness" - funny,
I always thought of Mack as more of a blues rocker.
Jerry Phillips is listed as co-writer with Jim on
fully half of
the sixteen tunes on this album and adds guitar
and backing vocals on most cuts. Adding to the Arkansas
connection are Earl Cate, Ron Eoff, and the late
Porky Hill on a clever little track called "Head
Huntin' Pygmies." Becky Phillips is listed
as a co-writer on one song and Teresa Phillips adds
backup vocal work on several tracks to make it a
true family effort. We miss you down here in Razorback
land, Jim, and contrary to those rumors you may
have heard, you can come back any ol' time you want.Peter Read
Night flying Magazine

American
Pie
Amie
As The Raven Flies
Bartenders Blues
Black Widow Eyes
Brown Eyed Girl
Call It Music
City Of New Orleans
Cleopatra
Coast of Marseilles
Come Monday
Comes A Time
Cross My Heart
Dance With Me
Danny and the Big Dogs
Danny's Song
Deep River Blues
Desperado
Diamond And the Rose
Dock Of the Bay
Dogs Life
Down The Road
Feel Like Dancin'
Free Samples
Friend Of the Devil
Garbage Man
Good Medicine
Good Time Charlie
GTT
Happy At Home
Have a Little Faith
Have I Told You Lately
Head Huntin' Pygmies
Heart Of Gold
Helplessly Hoping
Holdin' the Bag
Holiday Hotel
Honey Sugar

I
Wish I Were A-Millionaire
If I Had A Boat
In My Life
Into The Mystic
Jealous Man
Joanie The Jehovah-Witness Stripper
John Lennon
Just Dropped In
Just Got Back From Babes
Just The Two Of Us
Kill Me Country
Layla
Leader of the Band
Let It Be
Long Tail Cat
Love Will Keep Us Alive
Margaritaville
Merry Christmas
Miss you so Badly
Money For Nothing
Moon Dance
Mountain Of Trouble
My Babies Gone
My Girl
N E Texas Women
Natures Way
No One But You
No Tears In Heaven
Not Drinking Enough
Notel Motel (Rt 69)
Ohio
Ole Man Triffler
One Of a Kind Girl
Painted Lady
Part of the Plan
Pirate Looks at Forty
Proud Man
Pursuit Of Happiness

Radio
Wasteland
Ready Or Not
Roots of My Raisin'
Rosie
Same Kinda Crazy
Saturday Night
She's No Lady
Something New (Under The Sun)
Son Of A sailor
South City Midnight Lady
Space In Time
Spider John
Starry Starry Night
Sweet Baby James
Sweet Mary Ellen
Switchin' Sides
Take It Easy
Teach Your Children
Tell Me Why
Tennessee River
Texas Bitch
Thank You
The Boxer
The Night they drove Ole Dixie Down
The Weight
These Days
Too Much
Tulsa Time
Two Dogs In Heat
Want or a Need
What's Forever For
Whup Somebody's Ass
Wild World
Wildfire
Winnie the Pooh